Passengers and officials at a Namma Metro station on the first day of Pink Line public service. Photo: KBG media group
Bengaluru: Namma Metro’s Pink Line opened for public service on Saturday, with Minister Krishna Byre Gowda going to a station early in the morning to welcome the first passengers with pink roses.
The first train started at 6 am sharp, Gowda said in a statement shared by his media team. “It was flawless and smooth. I was there with Metro officials to ensure the first train service is smooth,” he said.
“It was our privilege and pleasure to welcome each first rider with a pink rose. It was great joy to share in the happiness and excitement of locals who took the first ride,” Gowda said, quoting riders as saying: “Their long wait is over and their dream has come true.”
He said efforts will continue to operationalise the Pink Line up to MG Road and then Nagawara.
A later message from his media team said the Chief Minister and the minister were to travel on the Pink Line from Kalena Agrahara station to SG Palya station at 3 pm on Saturday.
Earlier TBL coverage of the Pink Line:
- PM Modi and CM Shivakumar Flag Off Namma Metro Pink Line at Tavarekere Station
- Namma Metro Pink Line to Run Every Eight Minutes From November 14; Five Trains at Start, Interval to Be Cut Later
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